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Rhode Island Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane lines and curb colors.
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Question 1
How far before a turn must you signal in RI?
At least 25 feet
At least 50 feet
At least 1,000 feet
At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
RI law requires a signal at least 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.
Source: IV. Signals
Question 2
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
Left arm straight out
Left arm down
Left arm up
Right arm out the window
Correct answer: Left arm up
To turn right: left hand and arm up, held still.
Source: IV. Signals
Question 3
What is the hand signal to stop or slow down?
Left arm up
Left arm down
Left arm straight out
Wave the arm
Correct answer: Left arm down
To stop or slow down: left hand and arm down, held still.
Source: IV. Signals
Question 4
What do yellow lines separate?
Traffic going the same direction
Parking spaces
Traffic going in opposite directions
Bike lanes
Correct answer: Traffic going in opposite directions
Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 5
What do white lines separate?
Traffic moving in the same direction
Traffic in opposite directions
Lanes for buses only
School zones
Correct answer: Traffic moving in the same direction
White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 6
A solid line and broken line are side by side. The solid line is on your side. May you pass?
Yes, carefully
No
Yes, at night
Only trucks
Correct answer: No
Motorists with the solid line on their side should not pass; those with the broken line may pass with care.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 7
How close to your turn may you enter a shared center turn lane in RI?
Within 500 feet
Within 1,000 feet
Any distance
Within 100 feet
Correct answer: Within 100 feet
Motorists shall not enter the shared turn lane unless they intend to turn within 100 feet.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 8
How is a shared center turn lane marked?
Double solid white lines along both edges of the lane
Solid red pavement with the words "Turn Only" painted
Solid yellow outside, broken yellow inside
Green paint with white arrows pointing in one direction
Correct answer: Solid yellow outside, broken yellow inside
It is set apart by solid single yellow lines outside and broken yellow lines inside, with arrows.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 9
What does a shared-lane marking ("sharrow") in the travel lane indicate?
No bicycles are allowed in that lane at any time
The lane is reserved for buses during rush hours
A bicyclist may use the full lane
The lane is for parking only, not for travel
Correct answer: A bicyclist may use the full lane
A shared-lane marking indicates a bicyclist may use the full lane and alerts motorists to cyclists’ position.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 10
How are RI bicycle lanes marked?
A broken yellow line with arrows pointing both ways
Red-colored pavement along the entire curb side
Blue diamond symbols painted in the center of the lane
Solid white line, words and bike symbols
Correct answer: Solid white line, words and bike symbols
Bicycle lanes are marked with a solid white line, the words "Bicycle Lane," and bicycle symbols.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 11
In reversible lanes, when may you travel in the lane?
When a red X is shown
When a green arrow is shown
Always
Never
Correct answer: When a green arrow is shown
Motorists may travel in a reversible lane with a green arrow.
Source: IV. Roadway Markings
Question 12
How should you treat a flashing red light?
As a yield sign
As a stop sign
As a green light
As a warning only
Correct answer: As a stop sign
At a flashing red light, make a full stop and yield; treat it as a stop sign.
Source: IV. Traffic Lights/Signals
Question 13
What should you do at a flashing yellow light?
Stop completely and wait for the light to turn green
Speed up to get through before the signal changes
Slow down, cover the brake, proceed with caution
Turn right only, since straight-through traffic must stop
Correct answer: Slow down, cover the brake, proceed with caution
Flashing yellow: slow down, cover the brake, then proceed with caution.
Source: IV. Traffic Lights/Signals
Question 14
At a flashing yellow arrow, what must you do before turning?
Nothing, since the arrow gives you priority over others
Stop for 10 seconds before starting your turn
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Honk first so oncoming drivers know you are turning
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
With a flashing yellow arrow you may turn only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Source: IV. Traffic Lights/Signals
Question 15
How must you treat an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals)?
As if you had a green light
As a stop sign always
As if there were a yield sign
As a one-way street
Correct answer: As if there were a yield sign
At uncontrolled intersections, motorists must treat the intersection as if there were a yield sign.
Source: IV. Traffic Lights/Signals
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